Facility Compliance Consultant II

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Health Service Regulation Job Classification Title Facility Compliance Consultant II (NS) Position Number 60054006 Grade NC16

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The main responsibility of the Laboratory Consultant in the Acute and Home Care Licensure and Certification Section, is to conduct certification surveys for the clinical laboratories in North Carolina to determine compliance with federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations through the survey process. Job responsibilities include:

Conducting inspections
Investigating complaints applying a defined protocol.
Communicating with laboratory staff, directors and complainants on a routine basis.
Generating reports using various software applications.

The Facility Compliance Consultant II spends an average of three days per week traveling to conduct inspections/surveys. Occasionally inspections are required on weekends and night shift. Although management attempts to schedule inspections within a region, the consultant needs to expect overnight stays when the location is greater than 60 miles from their home-base.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $57,983-$94,844 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/ Competencies

Knowledge of laboratory practices and recommended standards in a variety of test categories.
Knowledge of federal regulations and most currently recognized professional standards of practice applicable to all suppliers of laboratory services and the ability to interpret such rules and regulations in a reasonable and consistent manner.
Experience with proficiency testing, quality control and assurance, patient test management practices, statistical data analysis and uses, management principles and problem solving.
Experience using a computer and MS Office applications.

Management Preferences

Certification as a Medical Technologist by American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist by NCA (National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel) Clinical, Centers for Disease Control (CDC) or other similar lab experience

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift personal luggage and work materials/equipment (20-25 pounds). Able to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time.

* Position is %100 funded through federal funds.

*Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours

*Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date

About Health Service Regulation:

The Division of Health Service Regulation oversees medical, mental health and adult care facilities, emergency medical services, and local jails. We check to see that people receiving care in these facilities are safe and receive appropriate care. We make certain that medical buildings are built only when there is a need for them.

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Supplemental Contact Information:

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date. Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of their DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a health or human service-related field from an appropriately accredited institution and four years’ experience in surveying, clinical and/or administration of a program in a related health field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; or Master’s degree in a health or human services related field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years’ experience in surveying, clinical and/or administration of a program in a related health field;

Minimum Education and Experience – Laboratories

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of laboratory experience preferably with exposure to all laboratory branches and one to two years supervisory or comparable experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.